Tractor Supply Co. TSCO

Tractor Supply Company, incorporated on December 2, 1982, is an operator of rural lifestyle retail stores in the United States. The Company is focused on supplying the needs of recreational farmers and ranchers and others, as well as tradesmen and small businesses. It is engaged in the retail sale of products that support the rural lifestyle. The Company operates retail stores under the names Tractor Supply Company, Del's Feed & Farm Supply and Petsense, and operates Websites under the names TractorSupply.com and Petsense.com. Its stores are located primarily in towns outlying metropolitan markets and in rural communities. As of December 31, 2016, it operated 1,738 retail stores in 49 states (1,595 Tractor Supply and Del's retail stores and 143 Petsense retail stores). Its Tractor Supply stores range in size from 15,000 to 20,000 square feet of inside selling space, along with additional outside selling space and its Petsense stores have approximately 5,500 square feet of inside selling space.

The Company's selection of merchandise consists of various product categories, including equine, livestock, pet and small animal products; hardware, truck, towing and tool products; seasonal products, including heating, lawn and garden items, power equipment, gifts and toys; work/recreational clothing and footwear, and maintenance products for agricultural and rural use. Its brands include 4health, JobSmart, Bit & Bridle, Paws & Claws, Blue Mountain, Producer's Pride, C.E. Schmidt, Red Shed, Countyline, Redstone, Dumor, Retriever, Equistages and Royal Wing. Its distribution facilities are located in Arizona, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Nebraska, Texas and Washington.